Michigan - Press Releases | US States
Mr. Glen Gatin appointed director of Campus Manitoba
Brandon University | November 16, 2006
Following an extensive search, Brandon's Mr. Glen Gatin has been appointed Director of Campus Manitoba, with a start date of December 1, 2006....[continue]
Engineering forges ties with Russia
McMaster University | November 13, 2006
Russia's Consul General was on campus last week discussing expanding educational linkages with the Faculty of Engineering....[continue]
U of T students, alumni and faculty talk trash
University of Toronto | October 6, 2006
Festival highlights one of city’s key issues...[continue]
New MRI Facility Boosts Cutting-edge Neuroscience Research
University of Lethbridge | October 6, 2006
Officials from the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) opened a new Imaging Centre on Friday October 6, 2006....[continue]
UW digital ergonomics research seeks to make workplaces safer
University of Waterloo | October 5, 2006
Innovative digital ergonomics research led by a University of Waterloo faculty member aims to make workplaces safer by eliminating a common injury -- shoulder strain....[continue]
Memorial University welcomes world-renowned computer science expert
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 21, 2006
One of North America’s most respected and lauded computer scientists will deliver a special lecture at Memorial University of Newfoundland next week....[continue]
Brock University elects new Chair of the Board of Trustees
Brock University | September 12, 2006
Brock University is pleased to announce the election of David S. Howes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Fabrics Ltd., to the position of Chair of the Board of Trustees....[continue]
School of Music 100th Anniversary Reunion: August 18 – 20, 2006
Brandon University | August 14, 2006
The School of Music reunion, celebrating 100 years of music instruction at Brandon University, takes place August 18-20, 2006...[continue]
New Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research)
University of Lethbridge | July 31, 2006
The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske as Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research). The position is effective August 1, 2006....[continue]
Installation of CCBN Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment
University of Lethbridge | July 28, 2006
The University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscienceadded two major research tools to its expanding abilities to study thebrain with the installation of two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnet units on July 26....[continue]
INTERNATIONAL UNBF CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS E-BUSINESS, E-COMMERCE
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton | July 18, 2006
Innovative solutions for the e-business and e-commerce trade will bring together top scientific researchers, hosted by the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
Brock University student investigates Frederick Douglass Manuscripts
Brock University | July 13, 2006
This summer, Rosanne Waters, a Brock University student, is spending six weeks researching Frederick Douglass manuscripts - many of them unpublished - in the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York City....[continue]
StFX Names Dr. Steven Baldner Dean of Arts
St. Francis Xavier University | July 5, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University President Dr. Sean E. Riley announced today that Dr. Steven Baldner has been appointed Dean of Arts....[continue]
UBC Engineers Create Vehicle that Travels from Vancouver to Halifax on a Gallon of Gas
University of British Columbia | June 20, 2006
A team of engineering students from The University of British Columbia has built a vehicle so efficient that it could travel from Vancouver to Halifax on a gallon of gasoline....[continue]
Krantzberg offers Canadian perspective on Great Lakes
McMaster University | June 19, 2006
Gail Krantzberg, Director of the Dofasco Centre for Engineering and Public Policy at McMaster University, will provide a Canadian perspective to the twelve-member Board of Directors of the newly formed Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association (GLOS-RA)....[continue]
London Imaging Discovery Forum
University of Western Ontario | June 15, 2006
Helping astronauts use diagnostic ultrasound in microgravity is just one of the research presentations being made Saturday, June 17 at the first annual London Imaging Discovery (LID) Forum....[continue]
School of Music Reunion to celebrate 100 years of music instruction at BU
Brandon University | June 15, 2006
The School of Music reunion, celebrating 100 years of music instruction at Brandon University, takes place August 18-20, 2006....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 2, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Dean of new Vet School appointed
University of Calgary | May 10, 2006
Dr. Alastair Cribb, who was recruited in April as associate dean of research and faculty affairs, has been named dean of the new Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary....[continue]
U Musical Theatre for a New Millennium
University of Regina | May 4, 2006
Musical Theatre for a New Millennium, an intensive summer credit program designed to help students to adapt and grow as performers, will be held Aug. 7 to 19 at the University of Regina....[continue]
Mount A’s "Lunch and Learn" series hits a musical note in Moncton, May 11
Mount Allison University | May 3, 2006
Mount Allison University will be hosting a lunch-time concert featuring former music faculty members James and Penelope Mark with Danise Ferguson, cellist and current Mount Allison music professor on Thursday, May 11 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in the Empress Theatre (in the Capitol Theatre), 811 Main Street, Moncton. Tickets are $20 and will include a soup and sandwich lunch with a beverage....[continue]
Conference to examine the race/culture divide
University of Regina | May 1, 2006
Leading thinkers will explore different approaches to addressing racism in education, law and the helping professions at a national conference to be held May 4-6 at the University of Regina....[continue]
UW-led research team receives provincial innovation award
University of Waterloo | April 21, 2006
A research team led by the University of Waterloo's "ideas for Health" research group is one of five recipients of the inaugural Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Innovation Award....[continue]
University of Alberta names new vice-president of external relations
University of Alberta | April 18, 2006
Sandra Conn has been named vice-president, external relations, effective July 1, 2006....[continue]
Honorary degree recipients for June 2006 convocation
University of Alberta | April 4, 2006
The University of Alberta will confer nine honorary degrees at spring convocation 2006, June 7-9, 12 and 13 in the Jubilee Auditorium....[continue]
Exiled Pakistani Women's Rights Journalist Joins U of S
University of Saskatchewan | March 29, 2006
A Pakistani journalist who had to leave her home country after being hunted by Islamic fundamentalists will spend a year at the University of Saskatchewan as part of PEN Canada's Writers in Exile program, the first placement of its kind for the university....[continue]
Nobel Laureate Joins UBC to Boost Science Education
University of British Columbia | March 20, 2006
A Nobel laureate renowned for his leadership in science education is joining The University of British Columbia....[continue]
UW to host Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics competition
University of Waterloo | March 15, 2006
With participation rising by 25 per cent over last year, some of Ontario's top high school students will once again gather at the University of Waterloo next week for the Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics Competition....[continue]
Passion for Speech Communication
University College of Cape Breton | March 9, 2006
Passion for Speech Communication Emanates through the Generations at CBUProgram Pioneer Establishes Scholarship for Students in the Discipline...[continue]
Book History and the History of Reading – 2006 MacKay Lecture Series Kicks off this Month
Dalhousie University | March 6, 2006
In recent years, the history of the book has emerged as a promising new field of interdisciplinary inquiry....[continue]
FBI Forensic Examiner Delivering Public Lecture at Trent University March 9
Trent University | March 2, 2006
The Forensic Science Program at Trent University is pleased to announce that Heather Seubert, a Forensic Examiner with the FBI, will be delivering an interactive discussion on her career and experiences on Thursday, March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Room 114 at Gzowski College on the Symons campus....[continue]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEN FRANKLIN! P.S.: YOUR MAGIC SQUARES ARE BENT
University of Manitoba | March 1, 2006
In a paper published today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, the mystery of Franklin’s "bent magic squares" has been solved....[continue]
Scientists and citizens to discuss Lake Erie Conditions
University of Windsor | February 24, 2006
What is going on in Lake Erie?...[continue]
Trent University Announces Appearance by Caribbean Poet Lorna Goodison
Trent University | February 7, 2006
Trent University is pleased to announce that Lorna Goodison, one of the best-known poets from the Caribbean region, will be speaking as part of the eighth annual Rooke Lecture series on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library....[continue]
Community supports Mike Badham Scholarship Fund
University of Regina | February 6, 2006
The family of Mike Badham thanks the community for its support of the Mike Badham Scholarship Fund at the University of Regina. The scholarship was established to honour the memory of Badham, a well-known educator, City of Regina councilor, and U of R alumnus....[continue]
New deans in law, medicine appointed
University of Toronto | December 8, 2005
Top scholars to head Canada’s leading medical and law schools...[continue]
Study Reports on Impact of Extended Drinking Hours
University of Western Ontario | November 7, 2005
Extending drinking hours to 2 a.m. in Ontario has lead to asignificant increase in drinking related motor vehicle casualties in thecross-border city of Windsor, Ontario....[continue]
We did it! Saint Mary's Fall Convocation a Huge Success
St. Mary's University | October 30, 2005
This afternoon, almost 300 students from the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Science, and Graduate Studies and Research crossed the stage at the World Trade and Convention Centre (WTCC) to receive their degrees....[continue]
Monkey genes and biobehaviour
McGill University | October 28, 2005
Dr. Stephen Suomi to give McGill Faculty of Medicine's 29th Osler Lecture...[continue]
